Graphic Design & Print Technology

The Graphic Arts is a multifaceted industry, with a wide range of career opportunities. In this hands-on course you will be acquainted with the latest cutting edge technology, digital color imaging and conventional offset printing in the graphic design industry. The digital and offset forms of printing are taught, and include computer layout, computer design, paste-up, camera work, stripping, plate making, press set-up and operations. You may design and print business cards, invitations, letterheads, CD covers, posters, and various other items as requested by customers.

CTE to College Options for Graphic Design & Print Technology

CTE students win prestigious Gutenberg awards

What You’ll Learn Attention-grabbing designs RGB and CMYK images PageMaker, QuarkExpress, & Photoshop File formats (EPS, TIFF, JPEG) Multi-color separations Film stripping and overlays Horizontal & vertical camera operations Page imposition, 4 Color process Press prep and operations

Career Opportunities Desktop Publisher Writer Graphic Designer Production Manager Electronic Prepress Technician Marketing Specialist Copy Center Manager Estimator Press Operator Customer Service Representative

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